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Doreen Rappaport
The latest book in the award-winning Big Words biography series covers the life of Barack Obama, a tireless organizer, a brilliant orator, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, and the first…
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Bryan Collier, Doreen Rappaport
A new entry in the acclaimed Big Words series of picture book biographies, this time about Coretta Scott King.
In a stirring chronicle, Doreen Rappaport brings to light the courage of countless Jews who organized to sabotage the Nazis and help other Jews during the Holocaust.
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A thought-provoking portrait of celebrated human-rights activist Frederick Douglass by the acclaimed author of To Dare Mighty Things and Martin’s Big Words.
This picture book biography explores the life of Theodore Roosevelt through vivid prose and the president’s own words –
A rich and detailed look at the man behind the iconic Walt Disney name.
The definitive picture book biography of a man whose dream changed America - and the world - forever.
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Original publication and copyright date: 2012.
An eye-opening look at the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson, the man who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball and became an American hero.
This definitive picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is an unforgettable portrait of a man whose dream changed America–and the world–forever.
A powerfully moving, authentic portrait of the Statue of Liberty. Tributes to the Statue of Liberty abound, but this stands out for its unusual approach and powerful illustrations.– Booklist (starred…
This picturebook biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young readers to learn about one of the world’s most influential luminaries. With her signature style of prose laced with…
Traces Frederick Douglass’s journey from slavery to international renown as writer and lecturer.
Told in accessible, absorbing prose, and brought to life in powerful illustrations, this powerful portrait of a great American president shines a light on the passion for humanity that defined…
A stirring, beautifully-illustrated graphic biography of an American trailblazer who fights for equality.
A striking, beautifully-illustrated biography of the first female Cherokee Chief, Wilma Mankiller.
John F. Kennedy was a popular, charismatic president. But he didn’t always believe he had the strength or courage for that office. Rappaport once again combines real-life quotes with her…
A stunning, full-colour volume of prose, lyrics and images capturing the energy and the essence of a man who this generation of parents won’t forget, perfect for sharing it with…
Five accounts of black slaves who managed to escape to freedom during the period preceding the Civil War.
The latest book in the award-winning Big Words biography series follows the groundbreaking life of astronaut and Johnson Space Center director Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina in space.
A stunning portrait of beloved first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, by the award-winning author of the Big Words series.
Spirituals, work songs, blues lyrics, poems, and a compelling narrative recount the experience of black Americans in the South from the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 through the dawn of the…
Presents an illustrated account of the black civil rights movement in America. Chronicling the struggles of the black civil rights movement from the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott up until the…
Drawing from authentic accounts of African Americans, this collection of true vignettes and traditional verse spans the period from the early days of slavery to the Emancipation Proclamation.